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Word: dilettantishly (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1940
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There has been much discussion lately concerning the proper place of art in society. Most critics agree that art should be for the people; it should be removed from the stale, unhealthy atmosphere which in the past has bred pseudo-intellectuals and dilettantish connoisseurs. In short, if art is to justify its own existence, it must be something more than a patrician hobby...

Author: By John Wllner, | Title: COLLECTIONS & CRITIQUES | 11/6/1940 | See Source »

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